Adobe.Reader.Header.Field.Parsing.Heap.Use.After.Free

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted PDF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code, via a crafted PDF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.012.20035 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30142 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30143 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30142 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30497 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30498 and earlier

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-41.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-03-03 15.787 Default_action:pass:drop
2020-02-20 15.781

References

APSB19-41